An Analysis of Birth of a Nation (1915) and Within Our Gates (1920)

An Analysis of Birth of a Nation (1915) and Within Our Gates (1920)

1.Watch both films and provide a plot line for both.
2.When positioned loosely as historically based, is accuracy in a feature film of this sort necessary?
3.Research the time period of the release of the film, does it illuminate why the director might have told the story in the manner that they chose?
4.What type of comparisons can be made between the time periods of present day and the period these two films were released?
5.Each film has a central female role, how are they different or similar?

birth of nation video link : https://vimeo.com/506544062/a73407db39
within our gates video link: https://vimeo.com/506541809/1252592c42